Experienced Diagnostic Automotive Technician - CDJR Valencia

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?

The Certified Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards and builds Customer loyalty by developing trust and ensuring confidence in AutoNation as a care-giver for their vehicle safety and reliability.   

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This compensation range for this position is $26.10 to $61.75 per flat rate hour which is a combination of hourly and bonus pay.

Join our team of passionate Automotive Service Technicians at CDJR Valencia, where your skills are not only valued, but also cultivated for long-term growth and success. We offer an state-of-the-art facility with tenured service technicians and advisors in our busy shop! Here's why AutoNation is the ultimate destination for automotive professionals:

• Paid Training Opportunities: Elevate your expertise with paid OEM training, unlocking new levels of success and earning potential on our technician wage grid.
• Longevity and Productivity Bonus and Incentives 
• Generous PTO/Vacation Policy: Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off policy for a healthy work-life balance.
• Defined Career Paths: Experience a workplace with structured career paths, offering clear milestones and opportunities for advancement across sales, service, management, and corporate 
• Benefits on Day One: AutoNation prioritizes your well-being with robust health insurance options for you and your loved ones.
• Drive a Strong Customer Pay Business: Join a team focused on driving a strong customer pay business where your expertise contributes to exceptional customer experiences. 
• Generous Employee/Technicians Referral Programs (based on position)
• Employee Discounts on purchases, parts, and service

Who Would I Interact With?

This position interacts daily with Customers, Service Advisors, other Technicians, Parts Associates, Cashiers, Sales Associates and Managers, just to name a few. 

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Performing vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive Customer loyalty.

• Communicating with Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication. 

• Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the Customer.

• Conducting multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure safety and reliability of Customer vehicles.

• Documenting work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.

• Maintaining an inventory of normal Technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the Service department as “special tools.” 

• Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate.

• Providing an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty

 
How will I know if I am successful?

The performance of a Advanced Technician is measured by achieving:

• Targeted production

• Targeted sales

• Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index

 
What are the requirements for this job

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years experience as an automotive technician

• Automotive technical training (varies based on store needs)

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